The VA denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the veteran's anxiety disorder, which was initially granted in January 1974.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety neurosis with headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2005
- Citation
- 0517466
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal of these issues prior to a decision being made by the Board.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected anxiety neurosis with headaches is being remanded due to uncertainty regarding the diagnosis and severity of his condition, as well as the need for additional medical examinations.
- Whole decision: Denied
The veteran's appeal was denied as his increased evaluations for anxiety neurosis with headaches and hearing loss of the left ear were not granted. The RO found that a noncompensable evaluation was appropriate for his left ear hearing loss.
- Whole decision: Denied
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